NHL Player News

Necas logged two assists, including one on the power play, and two hits in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

This was Necas' first multi-point effort since Dec. 5 against the Avalanche. He was cold in late December but has turned things around with a goal and five helpers over his last eight contests. The 25-year-old forward has reached the 50-point mark for the third straight campaign, earning 15 goals, 35 assists, 103 shots on net, 34 hits and a plus-1 rating over 44 appearances. He's picked up 21 of those points with the man advantage.

Namestnikov (lower body) won't play against Vancouver on Tuesday, according to John Lu of TSN.

Namestnikov skated on his own before Monday's practice but will miss his second straight game. He has accounted for nine goals, 20 points, 44 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and 52 hits across 43 outings this season. Due to Namestnikov's absence, Dominic Toninato will remain in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup.

Newhook will not participate in Monday's practice session due to the flu.

Newhook is currently stuck in a six-game point drought, during which he has recorded 10 shots, 12 hits and two blocked shots while averaging 15:16 of ice time. If the forward isn't able to recover in time for Tuesday's matchup with Utah, Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher will both be candidates to move into a top-six role in Newhook's stead.

Kostin (lower body) will not join the Sharks for their five-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.

Kostin wasn't going to be eligible to come off injured reserve for the first two games of the trip regardless, but this news effectively rules him out for longer. Considering the 25-year-old winger is mired in an 11-game point drought, few fantasy managers are likely to be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup, but those that are will have to wait awhile longer.

Wennberg (illness) is expected to be available for Tuesday's road matchup against the Red Wings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Wennberg missed Saturday's game against the Wild due to an illness, but he's set to travel with the Sharks ahead of their upcoming five-game road trip, and head coach Ryan Warsofsky said that he expects the 30-year-old to play in Detroit. Over four appearances in January, Wennberg has recorded two assists, two blocked shots, a hit and a minus-2 rating while averaging 17:45 of ice time.

Jarvis scored a goal while adding three shots and four hits in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Jarvis continues to find ways to produce in his first-line role, and he's found the back of the net four times over his last five games. The 22-year-old has been very productive in recent weeks, tallying 13 points (five goals, eight helpers) across his last 15 contests. He's also recorded 38 shots, 22 hits and 10 blocked shots in that span.

Kastelic (upper body) won't play against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, according to Andrew Fantucchio of Boston Hockey Now.

Kastelic remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He has contributed four goals, 12 points, 53 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 167 hits and 81 PIM across 43 appearances this season. Vinni Lettieri will replace Kastelic in Tuesday's lineup.

Harkins scored a goal while recording two shots, three hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Harkins found the twine for the first time in the 2024-25 campaign. It was also the first time he cracked the scoresheet since Dec. 22, when he delivered an assist in a 5-4 shootout win over Utah. He has four points in 30 games, though, so he's not much of a fantasy asset in most formats outside of leagues that reward physicality (77 hits, 22 blocked shots).

Smith (back) is not expected to be available against the Flames on Monday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Smith will be shelved for his third consecutive contest due to his recurring back problem. Even when healthy, the veteran winger has managed just 11 points in 30 appearances and may fail to get over the 30-point threshold for the third straight year.

Aston-Reese (upper body) agreed to terms on a one-year, $775,000 contract extension with Columbus on Monday.

Aston-Reese was forced to leave Saturday's matchup with the Blues early due to an upper-body injury but seems to be trending in the right direction. On the year, the 30-year-old center has managed four goals, seven helpers and 56 shots while averaging 13:09 of ice time over 42 appearances. With a new deal in hand, Aston-Reese won't have to worry about free agency this offseason.